Using Inkscape to convert PDF templates to SVG

Some PDF templates are in vector form and only need to be separated and saved as SVG files, though some PDF files have line segments rather than closed shapes and will need editing before they can be cut. The template I am going to use is available here.

Open Inkscape and from the menu, select File/Import

Find the file and select “Open”

The PDF Import Settings dialog box appears.

If there are multiple pages, enter the page number to import in the “Select page” box. Click OK.

Select the selection tool (Arrow at the top of the toolbar on the left).

Hold the Control key and click on the object that you want to cut. You can select more than one object by holding the shift and control keys and selecting each object.

Copy the object (Control C)

Paste (Control V) the object either onto the same layer or a new layer. See here for more on working with layers in Inkscape. You can also use “Group” to create layers in SCAL2. See here for more on using Group to create SCAL2 layers.

Do this with each object from the template that you want to cut.

Either delete the original PDF template or hide the layer that it is on.

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9 Responses to Using Inkscape to convert PDF templates to SVG

Thanks for all the instructions. I own a Cameo and I am too scared to use it. Where can I get instructions right from the beginning in print and cut? All the video,s I have seen up to now do start with cutting.
Thanks,
Jogry/bali

Hi Jogry,
What program are you using to cut? If you are using the Silhouette programs then you would get better answers from someone that uses those programs. If you are using SCAL3 there are basic videos on the Craft Edge website. http://www.craftedge.com/tutorials/tutorials.php Try watching some of the videos then if you have any other questions the SCAL forum is a good place to get answers to questions. http://forum.surecutsalot.com/index.php
Heather